Gotlandsbolaget to Acquire Minority Stake in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure

By 2026 Newsletter week 15

Gotlandsbolaget, together with Interogo Infrastructure and Lægernes Pension, has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure (NFI) for approximately €510 million (≈ SEK 6 billion). The investment is made via newly established NP HoldCo AS.

EQT Infrastructure V remains majority owner with 70%. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in Q3 2026.

Structure and financing:

  • Gotlandsbolaget holds 54% of NP HoldCo and is its largest shareholder
  • Investment financed with own funds
  • NP HoldCo becomes a subsidiary of Gotlandsbolaget

About NFI:

  • Operates via Torghatten and Molslinjen
  • 59 routes, 101 vessels
  • 25 million passengers annually
  • 3,200 employees
  • 2024 revenue: NOK 9.0 billion, EBITDA margin: 31%

The investment aligns with Gotlandsbolaget’s strategy to expand in sustainable maritime infrastructure and build long-term partnerships in the Nordic ferry market. The transaction does not affect its operational activities.

EQT puts Molslinjen’s CEO in charge of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure

By 2022 Newsletter week 51

Molslinjen’s owners in Sweden, EQT Infrastructure, bring Molslinjen’s Carsten Jensen to a position as CEO of the newly established company Nordic Ferry Infrastructure based in Oslo.

The company is a holding company which in future owns both the Danish ferry company Molslinjen and the Norwegian ferry company Torghatten.

Carsten Jensen takes over immediately as CEO of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure. However, during a transition period he will still be responsible for the Molslinjen until a new CEO is in place.